Manfield v. City of Sterling

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE SCOTT

delivered the opinion of the court:

William Manfield, plaintiff, brought an action to enjoin the City of Sterling from enforcing a zoning ordinance as to property owned by him as a partner. A temporary injunction was issued without notice against the defendant City of Sterling.

The defendant moved to dismiss the temporary injunction. This motion was denied, however, the defendant city was granted leave to file a cross-complaint for an injunction against the plaintiff for violation of the city zoning ordinance.

A cross-complaint was filed by the defendant city and the…